Governor appeals for federal aid amid West Virginia unrest
Governor Morgan asks for federal troops to quell armed insurrection along the Logan border as state police and deputy sheriffs man patrols near Matewan, Sharples, and Blair. Casualties cited include four killed and a dozen wounded. communications were cut and the Baldwin-Felts private army is urged to disarm.
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Cabin Creek
Logan
McDowell
Mingo
West Virginia
Associated Pres
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia State Police
Boone County
Counsry
Beech Creek
Morgan
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
William L. Greer
Matewan
Cecil Clark
William Morrison
Sharples
A. R. Yarborough
Boone County Coal Corporation
Greer
Stone Mountain Coal Corporation
Yarborough
St Ethel
Spruce Ford Ridge
Logan County
Clothier
Blair
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
West Virginia mining unrest prompts federal inquiry
A White House statement released from Washington details Secretary Christian and Gov. Morgan coordinating a Bandholtz mission to Charleston to assess the strike and potential martial law. Bandholtz, with a general staff officer, met with leaders Keeney Mooney and Houston to stress accountability for district 17 and report on insurgent activity near the state capital. Coal operators warn a shift in worker loyalties could halt the labor action if the United Mine Workers discontinues its law-respecting stance.
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Wasminurun
War Department
White House
West Vginia
Christian
Morgan
Ing
Bandholtz
Secretary of War
Charleston
Capitol
Ation
United Mine Workers of America
Keeney
Mooney
Houston
District 17
West Virginia
National Guard
Lewis denounces Morgan over West Virginia civil war issue
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers issues a strong statement in Indianapolis accusing Governor Morgan of mischaracterizing his efforts to prevent civil conflict in West Virginia. He rejects any suggestion he knows leaders of armed bands in the coal fields and calls Morgan entirely in error.
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Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Morgan
Westirginia
Lewis
West Virginia
Watement
West
Defendants Seek Separate Trials In Kennedy Murder Case
Aug 28. Lawyers announced after pleas of not guilty by Lynne Obenchain and Arthur C. Burch that they seek separate trials for the murder of broker J. Belton Kennedy. Trial set for Nov 1. Obenchain appeared fatigued from recent jail collapse. Burch in usual health and spirits.
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Lynne Obenchain
Arthur ¢. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Obenchain
Burch
Mining suit to reach Montana High Court
Aug 29 The appeal of 4 B Ringling v Montana Manganese Co of Philipsburg was filed today in the supreme court over mining claims. Ringling lost in lower court. Attorneys for the mining company are Murphy Whitock Winfield Brown and R Lewis Brown. Ringling is represented by Harry H Parsons and D M Dufee.
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Helena
B. Ringling
Montana Manganese Co
Philipsburg
Supreme Court
Ringling
Murphy
Whitock
Winfield Brown
R Lewis Brown
Harry H. Parsons
D .M. Dufee
Hopeful note on disarmament meeting in Washington
The article relays a Glasgow Courier view that the Washington disarmament meeting is a beacon for world peace. It argues wars hinge on cutting armaments and military buildup, foreseeing civilization’s fate tied to such limits and the conference’s success.
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Washington
Glasgow Courier
Oswald Surrenders to Arrest at Park and Main
Oswald informed Assistant Chief O'Donnell of his decision to submit to arrest and would be at Park and Main at 2 p m the next day. He and an officer went to a United States commissioner where bonds were set at 300. Melia’s pursuit case ties him to Montana liquor runs from Canada with 250 quarts seized and suspected of leading a border crime ring.
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O'Donnell
Oswald
Park and Main Streets
Powell
United States
Melia
Missoula
Butte
Ary Squad
Curtiss
Rowan
Agent Curtiss
Montana
Canada
Campaign Against Bootleggers Reported Raids and Arrests
Detectives White and Powell with Federal Officer Holter raided 109 Walnut street and seized a still, arresting Richard Sweet as a Moonshiner. Thomas Smith and another man, John Doe, were later jailed for bootlegging. Smith allegedly ran a soft drink parlor at 408 South Arizona. A bottle of moonshine was found on Doe near 7 South Wyoming. The Helena Record Herald notes fatigue with fund drives for disabled soldiers and calls for government support.
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Besun Yes
Rerday
White
Powell
Holter
Walnut Street
Richard Sweet
Rodda and
Gerry
Thomas Smith
John Doe
Smith
Arizona Street
Doe
Wyoming Street
de Clare
Stolen Goods Recovered in East After Long Looting Case
Police recovered a portion of loot from the J F Lowney burglary at 1926 Wall Street. Six months after the Feb 27 theft, jewelry apparel and other valuables valued around 3000 were traced through Matt Konen, who faces a one to three year term for autotheft and admits gang involvement. Loot shipped to Minneapolis. some items returned to Deer Lodge. Konen implicates two unnamed accomplices.
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J. F. Lowney
Wall Street
Sheriff's Office
Minneapolis
Matt Konen
Deer Lodge
Lowney Hom
Lowney
Urs. Lown
Robinson
Mr. Lowney
Konente
Catholic Field Day Program Outlined
The program lists many volunteers and booth heads for the Catholic Field Day including ice cream booths with Mrs. Dougherty and Mrs. Rogers, candy with Mrs. Dennis Shea, cigars with several matrons, an auction booth, and cashiers. A reception committee led by P. F. Brophy and Harry Gallwey is named with numerous participants. The article notes a church pew rental does not guarantee front row seating.
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Dougherty
Horn
Roach
Kiley
At ‘Cel Post Booth
Kate Rogers
Kate Murray
Quinn McCarthy
Mary Kingston
Clestine Lynch
Cleo Mulholland
Dennis Shea
Cassin
M.A. Rockwood
Anne’ Leonard
Armstrong
Peter Pawley
Fred Martin
Thomas Grimes
P. J. Gilligan
Kant
West prices praised by Interior solicitor Booth in visit
Eddie Booth former Butte lawyer now solicitor for the Interior Department arrived in Butte on his first Montana visit since appointment. He tours 10 days visiting friends and booster for the West noting lower living costs on the way from Washington to Montana. Booth recalls higher East prices in 1888 and says Cheaper living and better service are found in the West today. He plans to return to Washington with his wife and met Col. D. Gay Stivers during the trip.
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Eddie Booth
Butte
Department of the Interior
Washington
Montana
Fallon County
Booth
National Capital
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Edgemont
West
Murray Case Dates Shift in Stock Suit
The San Francisco Superior Court ruled that Mrs Mary Murray and Stuart Isco had too long to answer in a case to recover stock tied to the estate of the late Murray. James E Murray, nephew, claims the stock valued at half a million dollars was given for services. The bank currently holds the securities as the dispute over estate ownership continues.
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Irene
San Francisco
Superior Court
Mary H. Murray
Stuart
Lsco
James E. Murray
Murray
Woman Recovers After Using Lydia E. Pinkham Product
A Columbus Ohio resident describes severe menstrual pain and weakness before using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief, later two pregnancies, and regained health. The testimonial supports the product as a remedy for gynecological complaints and urges readers to contact the company for health questions.
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Columbus
Lydia B. Pinkham
Imprial
Thostas L. Cumsry
West Mound St
Ohio
Blue Jay Stops Pain Instantly Ends Corns Quickly
The ad touts Blue-jay liquid or plaster as a world famous lab created method for removing corns. Apply with one touch, pain ends immediately, then the corn loosens and comes out. observe how a coin shows the plaster works. Stop trimming and use this gentle remedy.
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Bull Durham Tobacco
Mra Alena B. Baney
Minneapolis “School of Practical Comecanity
Granite Street
Teak New Thought
Pesceday
Bening
Jesus Christ
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta
Resinos
Logan Border
Chess- Peake & Ohio Railroad
Mines Tree Sregamnon W
McMullen
Avtersey &D. Wioits
Kissenres Seaeeeree
S. Ree
Sean Elias
Eiesinse
Tay
Lynn Coal and Coke Company
Baldwin-Felts
EWS
Williamton
Harding
United Mine Workers
Dicultie
Harry Olmstead
John H. Charnock
A. G. Porter
G. F. Keeney
United Mine’ Workers of America
Jack Melia
Amadin
Knights of Columbus
East
P. F. Brophy
Harry Gallwey
Frank Walker
Joseph R. Jackson
M. J. Sheehan
C. E. Meagher
W. J. McMahon
B. Kerrigan
Mary Rockwood
B. P. Baxter
J. M. Brown
W. J Fox
M. P. Lavelle
Thomas Lavele
J. D.murphy
Anne
J.S Enright
F. F. Hayes
M Lcahy
Barry O'Leary
Keppler
Reome
Torrence
Scannell
O'Connor
Lameraux
Goodwin, Riley, Kehoe
Silda
Richelieu
Mil ‘Brands Inc
Cape
Fess
Ib Hills Bros
Pound Hills Bros
West Park
East Park
North Main
Ana Po
Solicitor Booth
Fallon
Department of Interior
Capital
Murray Ucase
Congressman Frear
Philadelphia Record
Alec
Lydia E. Pinkham
Holland
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